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The Creswell Heritage Trust

Promoting for the benefit of the public, the conservation and preservation of the geology, archaeology, ecology and landscape in the Creswell Crags Heritage Area and the surroundings; of taking steps to secure the removal of inappropriate development from the Creswell gorge and at other sites the Trust is seeking to enhance and preserve; to advancing public education and promote research.

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Activities & Mission

Promoting for the benefit of the public, the conservation and preservation of the geology, archaeology, ecology and landscape in the Creswell Crags Heritage Area and the surroundings; of taking steps to secure the removal of inappropriate development from the Creswell gorge and at other sites the Trust is seeking to enhance and preserve; to advancing public education and promote research.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,553,803
Latest Expenditure
£1,328,216

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 61.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 363). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 71.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 12% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 28.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 9% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £93,628
Charitable Activities £920,191
Other Trading £486,560
Investments £5,019
Other Income £48,405

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £951,738
Raising Funds £376,478
Governance £7,875
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£1,553,803
£1,328,216£951,738£426,889£226,85935 / 37
2025
£1,220,043
£1,189,011£831,515£201,302£040 / 42
2024
£1,474,841
£1,548,808£1,054,234£170,270£042 / 40
2022
£962,262
£1,131,881£807,947£163,237£163,23734 / 0
2021
£1,589,836
£1,479,425£1,272,148£332,856£332,85638 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Creswell Heritage Trust

What does The Creswell Heritage Trust do?

Promoting for the benefit of the public, the conservation and preservation of the geology, archaeology, ecology and landscape in the Creswell Crags Heritage Area and the surroundings; of taking steps to secure the removal of inappropriate development from the Creswell gorge and at other sites the Trust is seeking to enhance and preserve; to advancing public education and promote research.

How much income did The Creswell Heritage Trust report in 2026?

The Creswell Heritage Trust reported total income of £1.55m and reported expenditure of £1.33m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Creswell Heritage Trust?

The Creswell Heritage Trust has a program ratio of 61.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 363 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Creswell Heritage Trust registered as a charity?

The Creswell Heritage Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 June 1989 as charity number 701683. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs The Creswell Heritage Trust?

The Creswell Heritage Trust is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Roberts. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Creswell Heritage Trust operate?

The Creswell Heritage Trust operates across 6 areas, including Barnsley, Derbyshire, Doncaster and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Creswell Heritage Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Creswell Heritage Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 701683.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
19 June 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
701683
Charity Number
701683

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Trustees

John Roberts Chair
Adam Taylor Councilor
Alexandra Jane Slater
Andrew Martin Wall
ANRA KENNEDY
Bert Bingham Councilor
David James Wright
Deborah Christine Jones
DOCTOR CHRISTOPHER ERIC TERRELL-NIELD
Dr Kevin Lee Kuykendall
Miranda Litchfield
Peter Milton
Sarah Reaney Councilor
Siobhan Scullion

Sectors & Classifications

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9 November 2026
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